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<H2>CALL FOR PAPERS</H2>

<H2><I><B>ADMI 97 - Increasing Diversity in Research and Education</B></I>
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<B>The Symposium on Computing at Minority Institutions</B></H2>

<H2>29 May - 1 June, 1997 <BR>
Washington, DC </CENTER></H2>
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<B>PURPOSE</B> 
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Dissemination and discussion of information helpful to activities
designed to increase the numbers of minority computer scientists
and computer engineers. All regular papers must emphasize points
that are unique to minority populations or institutions. Student
papers should report research activities.
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<B>TOPICS</B> 
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Original papers on (but not limited to) the following topics are
invited.
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a) Activities for minority students including:
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<LI>attracting students to computer sciences (bridge programs,
outreach)
<LI>retaining students in CS (mentoring, creation of special environments)
<LI>involving students in research
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b) Educational program components to include:
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<LI>establishment of facilities (instructional, research, social)
for minority students
<LI>developing culturally sensitive curricula
<LI>models of education specially relevant to minority populations.
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c) Institutional level activities including:
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<LI>improving the research and teaching environment
<LI>partnerships with major research institutions
<LI>faculty enhancement activities
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In addition, student research papers on topics in computer science
and computer engineering areas are solicited.
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<B>SUBMISSION OF PAPERS</B> 
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Six copies of a two page extended abstract should be submitted
to:
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F. D. Lewis <BR>
Chair - ADMI 97 Program Committee <BR>
Department of Computer Science <BR>
773 Anderson Hall <BR>
University of Kentucky <BR>
Lexington, Kentucky 40506
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This abstract must be received by 1 January 1997. Authors should
state whether the paper is intended for a student or regular session.
The exact topic should also be indicated. Authors will be notified
of the review committee decision by 15 February and a camera-ready
copy of the paper will be expected by 15 March.
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<B>TRAVEL SUPPORT</B> 
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Funding for assistance with travel expenses for participants will
be available. Priority shall be given to authors and students.
A request letter should accompany the submission of the extended
abstract.
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<B>CONFERENCE CHAIR</B> 
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Don Coleman <BR>
Department of Systems &amp; Computer Science <BR>
Howard University <BR>
Washington, DC
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<B>TECHNICAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE</B> 
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Andrea Lawrence, Spelman University <BR>
Ronald Leach, Howard University <BR>
Forbes Lewis, University of Kentucky (Committee Chair) <BR>
John Trimble, Howard University <BR>
Ram&oacute;n V&aacute;squez-Espinosa - University of Puerto Rico
- Mayag&uuml;ez 
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